[Yak] Upgrade to new SatRDay?

[Larry Varney]

On Thu, 2006-04-13 at 18:39 -0600, mac wrote:
> Hi, I am considering upgrading from my 2004 SatRDay to the newer  
> version. I would be interested in hearing from someone who is riding  
> the new SatRDay, and especially anyone who has ridden both, just to  
> get your impressions. For example, do you notice the weight  
> difference? Are your feet noticeably farther off the ground? That is  
> a big concern for me, as I am a little timid and loved the old  
> SatRDay because I felt safe! Does it fold easier? Is the long chain  
> an annoyance?
> 
> Or anything you can think of pro and con!
> 
> Also, if I make this move, my 2004 will be for sale; I would get all  
> the specs from GG for anyone interested.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> Happy trails,
> 
> Dusty Pence
> 
> 
> Dorothy Jean (Dusty) Pence
> P.O. Box 876
> Hot Springs, SD 57747
> 605-745-3493
> 

  I have ridden and owned both. I did not notice the new one being
appreciably "taller" than the old one, so I suspect that your feet won't
be really any more higher off the ground.  How tall are you? This may be
something to run by the Bike Friday sales guys.
  As for the rest, I think the folding may be a bit easier on the new
one, but the old isn't all that difficult.  The weight difference is
noticeable, and the performance boost is more than just noticeable,
since it is lighter and more aerodynamic.
  I reviewed the new Sat'R Day for 'BentRider Online recently, so you
can take a look at that for more of my impressions.